Conversion Cubic Metres - US Gallons

Both considered as large capacities of volume, US gallons and cubic metres are used often in trading situations. As the smaller unit, US gallons are famously known for measuring quantities of beer. We would use these measurements less often on an everyday basis. Try out our metres cubed to US gallons converter, or view our other volume converters.

How to use the Converter from Cubic Metres to US Gallons?

In the box above, enter the amount of cubic metres you need to change into US gallons and click “convert” for our m³ to US gal calculator to give you an accurate result. To work the other way, convert US gallons to cubic metres.

Formula to Convert M³ – US Gal

To do this conversion of metres cubed to US gallons by hand, you will need the formula provided below that is used by our volume converter too. For example, 3 m³ = 792.516 US Gal and 22 m³ = 5,811.79

[number of] cubic metres x 264.172 = [number of] US gallons

Uses for Cubic Metres

Products such as water and wood are commonly measured in cubic metres for trading purposes as they are usually sold in large quantities. One metre cubed of concrete represents the world annual production of concrete per inhabitant. The cubic metre can be subdivided into the cubic centimetre and cubic millimetre as well as being multiplied into the cubic decametre. Above is our cubic metre – US gallon calculator.

Uses for US Gallons

The US gallon is a lighter volume measurement than the imperial gallon. For trade purposes, the US gallon is usually defined with a temperature to account for liquid expansion and contraction. US gallons are most commonly used for measuring quantities of petrol. Use the M³ to US Gal converter for your calculations.